Uptown Saint John

• ‘Simply not viable’: Iconic restaurant closes as businesses struggle in uptown Saint John

  Uptown Saint John businesses have had to deal with many struggles recently: street closures due to construction, tough economic times and decreased foot traffic.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2025
  
• N.B. businesses bounce back with workers returning to the office

  The chamber of commerce says nearly 75 per cent of Fredericton office workers have returned to in-person or hybrid work, with 3,000 working from home completely.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
  
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• Memorial Cup helping bring new life to Saint John

  “Success breeds success and attention and attraction breeds attention and attraction," said David Duplisea, Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce CEO.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
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• Saint Johners hope fire-damaged, historic structure can be saved

  Police say the fire caused “extensive damage” to Barbour’s General Store – a structure situated across from city hall at the foot of King Street.

  Fire

  Jan 25, 2022
• Saint John restaurants, cafes rejoice over waived patio fees

  Restaurant and cafe owners in Saint John, N.B, are applauding the City of Saint John for waiving patio fees for 2021, a move they say could save them thousands of dollars.

  Economy

  May 8, 2021
• Saint John closes streets to traffic and opens them to shoppers and diners

  Saint John councilor says the city's initiative to close off certain streets to traffic will make Uptown more dynamic.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 11, 2020
• Saint John businesses say city needs to look more inviting to attract Atlantic bubble tourists

  Businesses in uptown Saint John say they're disappointed the city did not plant flowers this year.

  Economy

  Jul 10, 2020
• Smart garbage cans feature historic images of Saint John

  Uptown Saint John installed several Big Belly trash cans in the uptown area. The "smart" trash cans have been wrapped with historic photos of uptown Saint John.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 24, 2020
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• Saint John explores closing streets, expanded restaurant patios as COVID-19 restrictions ease

  Part of the discussion has included allowing restaurants to have new or larger patios on city sidewalks.

  Lifestyle

  May 8, 2020
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• Daughter of missing Saint John, N.B., man arrives from Calgary to aid in search

  A search of the uptown area on Tuesday did not find James Garnett. The 69-year-old was last spotted on April 1.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020